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AutoGuide Now for the Week of June 9http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/06/autoguide-now-week-june-9.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/06/autoguide-now-week-june-9.html#respondMon, 09 Jun 2014 16:20:51 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=247137AutoGuide Now for the Week of June 9The warm weather is finally here, meaning its time to enjoy it with some slick two-door vehicles. See what we’re testing this week on AutoGuide Now. 2014 Mazda Adventure Rally – Mike Schlee and Sami Haj-Assaad: “We’re participating in the second ever Mazda Adventure Rally where we will try to raise some money for the Accelerated Cure Project... more]]>

The warm weather is finally here, meaning its time to enjoy it with some slick two-door vehicles. See what we’re testing this week on AutoGuide Now.

2014 Mazda Adventure Rally – Mike Schlee and Sami Haj-Assaad: “We’re participating in the second ever Mazda Adventure Rally where we will try to raise some money for the Accelerated Cure Project for MS. Last year we came in 3rd place, so anything short of an improvement will be a major disappointment. Adding a sense of adventure, we don’t know what cars we’ll be driving, or where we’ll be heading off to, so be sure to follow along on social media and look for our daily updates on the site.”

2014 Kia Forte Koup: Then I’ll be driving the Kia Forte Koup for the rest of the week. Kia redesigned it for 2014 to be longer, wider and taller than before. It also comes with two new engines: a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter and a 1.6-liter turbo, both with four cylinders.”

I’m piloting the Ultimate Edition of Toyota’s Jeep-fighter, which gets beefed up suspension components and a special paint job to set it apart. In its final year of production this year, does the FJ still deserve out attention, or is it a has-been? Watch for the video review to find out the answer.”

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/06/autoguide-now-week-june-9.html/feed0more]]>2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Sold Outhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/04/2014-chevrolet-camaro-z28-sold-out.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/04/2014-chevrolet-camaro-z28-sold-out.html#commentsMon, 21 Apr 2014 15:02:14 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=2417162014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Sold OutEach planned unit for the 2014 model year Camaro Z/28 is spoken for. The company plans to built 500 for the 2014 model year and each already have homes according to Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser. But that doesn’t mean Chevrolet will constrain production of the $75,000 muscle car. Oppenheiser said the company plans to produce to... more]]>

Each planned unit for the 2014 model year Camaro Z/28 is spoken for.

The company plans to built 500 for the 2014 model year and each already have homes according to Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser. But that doesn’t mean Chevrolet will constrain production of the $75,000 muscle car. Oppenheiser said the company plans to produce to demand and projects that it will build 2,500 for the 2015 model year, although more will be made if there are customers for them. General Motors will open its order books for the next production run in the next four to six weeks.

Oppenheiser said during an interview at the Monticello Motor Club in New York that the Z28 Camaro is painting a target on cars like the Porsche 911 and Nissan GT-R. It uses a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission and 7.0-liter V8 along with a litany of other track-focused performance enhancements.

Chevrolet cautions potential customers that the Z/28 is not meant to be a daily driver. The company stripped as much content as possible in order to save weight. For example, air conditioning is optional and the car comes standard with a single speaker to comply with safety regulations requiring the turn signal tick to play over an audio system.

GALLERY: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

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http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/04/autoguide-now-week-april-14.html#commentsMon, 14 Apr 2014 15:45:40 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=240662AutoGuide Now for the Week of April 14 Are you ready for more power? This weeks theme is more, more, more with each of our test cars featuring more power than usual. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG – Mike Schlee, Road Test Editor: “This week I am in the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG. As a fan of high-boosted four-cylinder engines, I can’t wait... more]]>

Are you ready for more power? This weeks theme is more, more, more with each of our test cars featuring more power than usual.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG – Mike Schlee, Road Test Editor: “This week I am in the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG. As a fan of high-boosted four-cylinder engines, I can’t wait to test out all 355 hp pumping out of the Mercedes 2.0-liter engine. Even if this is an all-wheel drive sedan, it will be put up against the BMW M235i in a battle of entry level high-performance luxury cars. Which one is your favorite? Tweet me @mikeschlee”

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 – Luke Vandezande, Managing Editor: “It’s a special week for me. Not only will AutoGuide be covering the New York Auto Show, but I’ll be landing a couple of days early to track test Chevrolet’s new Z/28. The venerable LS7 V8 under its hood, carbon ceramic brakes and crazy aero kit should all add up to one thing: track driving bliss. It’s a lot of car to handle, but I couldn’t be more excited to report on how it drives. Find me on Twitter if you have any questions about the car or the auto show.”

2015 BMW M235i – Stephen Elmer, News Editor:”Testing trucks is my business, but jumping into something a little more fun is always a welcome change. This week, I’ll be behind the wheel of BMW’s new enthusiast darling, the M235i. How will it stack up the the all-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, which makes more power and sends it to all of its wheels? Also, when it comes to small cars, head-room and leg-room is usually an issue for me (there’s a reason I test trucks). Is the BMW M235i limited to small drivers, or will a big guy fare well in the cabin? I’ll find out, and let you know.”

2014 Hyundai Elantra – Sami Haj-Assaad, Features Editor: “Hyundai’s made the smart move of stuffing a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood of its Elantra compact sedan. Now making 173 horsepower and with a stiffer suspension setup, the 2014 Elantra is aiming to be more engaging and fun to drive. Lets find out if it really is.” Tweet at Sami to learn more about the new features in the 2014 Elantra.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/04/autoguide-now-week-april-14.html/feed2more]]>2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: First Look Videohttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/03/2014-chevrolet-camaro-z28-first-look-video.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/03/2014-chevrolet-camaro-z28-first-look-video.html#commentsWed, 27 Mar 2013 22:46:29 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=1892772014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: First Look VideoChevrolet unveiled a surprise today at the 2013 New York Auto Show when it announced the Z/28 nameplate’s revival. Not only that, but the badge is back with a vengeance as the fastest Camaro ever built. There’s a 7.0-liter LS7 V8 under the hood with 500 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. That’s quite a distance... more]]>

Chevrolet unveiled a surprise today at the 2013 New York Auto Show when it announced the Z/28 nameplate’s revival.

Not only that, but the badge is back with a vengeance as the fastest Camaro ever built. There’s a 7.0-liter LS7 V8 under the hood with 500 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. That’s quite a distance south of the supercharged ZL1’s 580 hp and 556 lb-ft of torque.

Regardless, the Z/28 is 300 lbs lighter, wears carbon ceramic brakes and beat the ZL1’s lap time by three seconds, although Chevrolet didn’t say where that took place.

Also of note, the car will only be sold with a six-speed manual transmission and comes fitted with a body kit designed to deliver downforce at speed.